ABI Blog Exchange

September 29, 2011

Do home sale incentives work?

One thing beats a gimmick when selling a home: setting the right asking price.

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September 29, 2011

Test oil before buying used car

Don't just look at a used car's spit and polish. Test the oil to peer into the engine.

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September 29, 2011

Refinance home to pay for college?

If you choose a cash-out refinance over student loans, you still get a tidy tax deduction.

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September 29, 2011

Bank Debacles Drive Europe to Raise the Bar on Audits

The most dramatic reforms proposed by the European Commission could require audit-only firms, auditor rotation every nine years, and dual audits, as well as enhanced auditor reporting to shareholders.

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September 29, 2011

Why B of A Needs $5

Is Bank of America charging for debit cards because it is shortsighted or because it is too bloated to compete against smaller institutions for consumer accounts?

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September 29, 2011

Is Fat Good in Finance? Looking at the Vickers Report

The "bigger is better" view was supported by the notion that economies of scale would allow for a multitude of virtuous outcomes. If only this were true.

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